Wireless Backhaul 5GHz not working after update firmware v2.7.2.104

Hi Everyone, In past year, I use Orbi Firmware v2.5.1.16 (https://kb.netgear.com/000061838/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-5-1-16). This month, I try to update v2.7.2.104 for security issues (https:/...

CrimpOn

Guru - Experienced User

Apr 24, 2021

PCSP wrote:
After update, I notice my network not relabilty/not stable. I login to see status of satellite. It always connect 2.4GHz never do 5GHz ... I try it for few week. It still always connect 2.4 ... I decided downgrade firmware to 2.5.1.16 (last my working firmware). After downgrade, It connect satellite with 5 GHz ...

I found firmware 2.5.2.4 to be very stable. Was on it for months.

Can you clarify, were the satellites manually loaded with the new firmware before updating the router?

I can think of no reason why an Orbi system would change backhaul speed if nothing has moved. (Router and satellites remain in the same physical location the entire time.)

PCSP

Guide

Apr 25, 2021

Yes I manually update firmware and downgrade firmware from each satellites then router

and everything same location not move... I dont know why newest firmware didnt connect with 5G but 2.5.x connect with 5G

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Wireless Backhaul 5GHz not working after update firmware v2.7.2.104